Glossary1:
gendarmerie……police station
traiteur…………caterer, takeout purveyor
2:
La Baraque…….house, shack
gîte…………….holiday rental, usually by the week
allée……………avenue, drive
parterre………..formal section of a garden, often symmetrical
messieurs………plural of Mr.
3:
arrondissement…section of Paris
4:
département……section of France, sort of like a large county
réligiueses………custard-filled pastry shaped like a nun
palmiers…………flaky, buttery pastry, also known as elephant’s ears
la bombe………..attractive, sexy woman
la sfortuna………misfortune
ma chérie………..my dear
petite chou
5:
pigeonnier……..pigeon house
6:
haute cuisine…….fancy food, fine dining
Salut, tout le monde!…..hi everyone!
salade Périgourdine……salad with duck gizzards, a local specialty (and delicious!)
Filet de B
